Fix D3DX9_43.dll Is Missing: Install DirectX 9 the Official Way
Independent guide — no official affiliation with the platforms mentioned.
Short answer
The D3DX9_43.dll error means DirectX 9 components required by older games are missing. Run Microsoft's DirectX End-User Runtime installer and restart — no need to download DLL files individually.
Official source
microsoft.com
Web kurulumculuğu eksik DirectX 9 bileşenlerini otomatik indirir.
01 — Step-by-step fix
Step-by-step fix
Download DirectX End-User Runtime
Get dxwebsetup.exe from Microsoft's official page (microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35).
Run the installer
Untick the Bing Bar offer and continue. The installer downloads missing DirectX 9 components automatically.
Even with DirectX 12 on Windows 10/11, old games request DirectX 9 libraries — this adds only the missing pieces.
Restart the computer
Reboot after setup and launch the game again.
If it persists, verify game files
Run file verification/repair from Steam, Epic Games etc. Broken DLL copies are replaced automatically.
Also install Visual C++ packages
If MSVCP140.dll warnings accompany the error, install the Visual C++ 2015-2022 package too.
Tips
- The installer needs internet; disable VPN/proxy if it fails.
- One install fixes every old DirectX 9 game on the PC.
02 — Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Which games throw D3DX9_43.dll errors?
Mostly pre-2010 DirectX 9 titles: older GTA, FIFA and Call of Duty releases and many classic shooters. Windows 10/11 doesn't include these components by default.
Setup says DirectX is already installed?
dxwebsetup.exe adds only missing components and works independently of the installed version. 'No components needed' still means success.
Does copying the DLL to System32 work?
It may appear to, but it's risky: wrong versions cause more errors and DLL sites can serve malware. The official installer places the right file in the right place.
Links in this guide point to official platform pages. Steps may change with platform updates; check the page date.
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